Experience the Benefits of Routine Dental Checkups
July 10, 2015
Visiting the dentist is an important component to achieving long-term dental health. Not only can routine visits help keep your body free from infection and...
Extractions for Wisdom Teeth and More
July 6, 2015
Dentists and oral surgeons use the term extraction when referring to the way they remove a tooth from a patient's mouth. Extraction is often a...
How to Take Care of Your Smile
June 27, 2015
A smile is worth a thousand words, or so goes the popular saying. No matter what your age, dental hygiene is essential to your oral...
3 Things Your Teeth May Be Affecting Other than Smiling
June 26, 2015
Teeth are an important facet of life. Whether you're in the public eye within Las Vegas or you're simply in need of food, these small...
Identifying Which Type of Dentist You Need
June 25, 2015
There are many different types of dentists, so identifying the right one you need in order to maintain your oral health can be a challenge...
Scheduling a Child’s Very First Dental Visit
June 21, 2015
Most dentists recommend that children's first dental appointments are scheduled by the time they celebrate their first birthday. However, this estimate could change based on...
The Advantages of Dental Implants
June 19, 2015
A study by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons shows that 70 percent of Americans will be missing at least one tooth by...
Common Things People without Dental Insurance Do
June 13, 2015
If you do not have dental insurance, it can be tempting to skip your yearly checkups or to try to find other ways to avoid...
Bad Tooth Fairy: The Importance of Treating Cavities
June 11, 2015
Everyone needs to know the importance of seeking treatment for a cavity. From kindergarteners to retirees, people of all ages can get a cavity. Although...
What to Expect for Your First Trip to the Dentist
May 29, 2015
Going to the dentist for an examination and teeth cleaning can be an intimidating process, especially if it is your first time. Dentists are professionally...
Treatment Options for Gum Disease
May 27, 2015
Gum disease begins with an infection from the buildup of plaque on the teeth and around the gums. When the first signs of gum disease...
Are Adult Braces Really Worth It?
May 25, 2015
Most people automatically associate teenagers with braces, but today there's truly no age limit placed on orthodontic care. It's becoming increasingly popular for adults to...
How Gum Disease and Systemic Diseases Are Connected
May 21, 2015
Studies indicate that gum disease and several systemic diseases are related. It was originally thought that the link was bacteria, but later research shows that...
Why Should You Keep Your Dentures in Good Condition
May 19, 2015
Taking care of your dentures is just as important as keeping your natural teeth healthy, as dentures can help you maintain a beautiful smile. Although...
Understanding Cavities and Their Treatment
May 13, 2015
When you go to the dentist for your regular checkup, you may discover that you have cavities. If you have never had a cavity before,...
Causes of and Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease
May 11, 2015
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a range of inflammation in the gums and is caused by plaque buildup usually from not brushing and flossing....
Visible Signs That You May Have a Cavity
April 26, 2015
Cavities can be problematic to identify but if left untreated, they can lead to dental problems that are more serious in nature. One of the...
Keeping Your Teeth in Great Shape without Dental Insurance
April 25, 2015
Since the release of the Affordable Care Act, many of the ways we used to handle health, vision and dental insurance has changed. A growing...
How Do You Know if You’re Ready for Dentures?
March 27, 2015
For many people, finding out that they need dentures isn't the best news. You may think you're too young for them or that dentures will...
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
March 25, 2015
No one plans on dental emergencies, but they happen to almost everyone at one point or another. This can be a situation involving yourself, a...
Non-Oral Diseases That Dentists Can Often Detect
March 18, 2015
You depend on your primary physician to detect and monitor health conditions, and you go to that doctor when you become sick with the flu...